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DAY 1
- Setting the course – Chris Robb
- Registration done backwards: re-engineering the participant experience – Pierre Duvelleroy
- xG Studios – Jim Harrison
- IPSEM Squared – Stuart Snowden
- A look around the corner at emerging health technologies: what opportunities might they present? – Caroline Darcy
- Web 3 and the Metaverse: what opportunities for mass participation events? – Raj Sambwani
DAY 2
- The Social Impact of Running Events – Prof. Vassil Girginov
- Social Transformation through distance running: the next 5 years – Vivek Singh
- It’s all about Vienna. Transferring the spirit of a destination into a unique running experience – Kathrin Widu
- Trends in Active Sport Tourism – Jason Gewirtz
- Mass participation sporting event in the metropolis: the example of the Istanbul Marathon – Arif Cetin
- Marketing through racecourse. The Athens Marathon case study – Sotiris Kyranakos
DAY 3
About
World Athletics and Mass Participation World are hugely excited to bring you this conference with almost 50 international speakers and over 30 hours of programming and functions in the vibrant heart of Bangkok.
Registration is FREE for all delegates.
Thanks to the support of Amazing Thailand, Tourism Authority of Thailand, National Sports Development Authority and Tri League (Thailand) we are able to bring together some of the foremost thought leaders in the Mass Participation and Running Industry along with experts from outside of the industry.
Whilst it is undoubtedly challenging times in the industry and sports generally there is a huge opportunity as we evolve the business model and the discussions over the three days have the potential to have a huge impact on the shape of “Mass Participation 3.0” and our future.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bangkok.
EXTEND YOUR STAY
We invite you to join the conversation in Bangkok as we explore these questions and more. There is a unique opportunity to attend not only the World Athletics Global Running Conference incorporating MPW22 but to stay for the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok and of course take in the stunning city of Bangkok and other parts of this beautiful country, its amazing culture and friendly, welcoming people.For Discounted Delegate Packages use code: MPW22WAGRC limited availability, don’t miss out
Book your accommodation here.
DELEGATE PASSES INCLUDE
Access to all three days of conference sessions, flagging off on Thursday 1 December at 10am to Saturday 3 December at 6pm
at the Royal Paragon Hall, Siam, Bangkok.
Hear from over 50 amazing international speakers
Access to the MPW Innovation Spotlight, presented by GSIC on Day 1
Access to the Partner Expo
Access to Networking Lounge
Access to njuko Welcome and Networking Drinks on Wed 30 November
Welcome networking dinner for accredited delegates on 1 December
MYLAPS morning run at 6.30am on Friday 3 December from the Novotel
Delegates can attend the Expo and Race Pack Collection for Amazing Thailand Bangkok Marathon
at the same venue and can run in the event on Sun 4 December
Coffee breaks on all three days
Use of event app with networking functionality that will be made available to download soon
Access a special conference rate at the Novotel Siam Square (hotel rate available until 25 Nov, Friday)
Any Questions
Email us at info@massparticipationworld.com
What to expect
PROMINENT INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
Lessons from beyond the industry
There is so much we can learn from “looking over the fence”. We have confirmed an exceptional group of almost 50 international speakers from within and beyond the industry including other sectors of sport as well as other industries
NETWORKING & EXPO
Creating global connection
Meet, network, and connect with a wide variety of delegates from across the globe representing all pillars of running and Mass Participation including event organisers, rights holders, brands/sponsors, government agencies, industry suppliers, marketing/PR agencies, and NPOs.
INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT Presented by GSIC
Solutions for the future
We are excited to partner with GSIC, Global Sports Innovation Centre, powered by Microsoft as we dedicate an entire session on Day 1 to technology and innovation including Web 3 and the Metaverse. Eight innovators will share solutions and concepts in the Innovation Spotlight.
Conversations and Presentations
Your chance to engage
Many of the sessions will be interactive panels and “fireside” interviews with the opportunity for audience questions. Presentations will include case studies and release of research and white papers from global experts. Join the conversation on and off the stage.
Speakers
Unmish Parthasarathi
Michael Nishi
Marko Vasic
Sam Middlehurst
Raymond Perin
Raj Sambwani
Chris Robb
Giorgio Rossi
Mr. Prayut Chanocha
Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn
Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt
Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee
Cade Netscher
Sabrina de Nadai
Jakob Larsen
Vivek Singh
Janet Ng
Tom Williams
Prof. Jeroen Scheerder
Christine Bowen
Aigars Nords
Nevena Vukašinović
David Cundy
Norrie Williamson
Prof. Vassil Girginov
Kathrin Widu
Dawna Stone
Brett Clothier
Lehlohonolo Makaja
Pierre Duvelleroy
Mark Hurst
Andrea Trabuio
Claudio Zappetti
Jaclyn Levi
Arif Çetin
Niels Schut
Sebastian Coe
Stefan Gent
Jens Jakob Andersen
Asahi Takano
Sotiris Kyranakos
Rolly Kayumba
Wayne Larden
Roy Teo
Stuart Snowden
Jim Harrison
Alessio Punzi
Viola Lough
Vinod Kashyap
Carol Cunningham
Fiona Berwick
Joe Pace
Caroline Darcy
Salvador Garcia Zalduegui
Tony Bonney
Jason Gewirtz
Chiraag Paul
Unmish Parthasarathi
Founder & Executive Director, Picture Board Partners
Unmish is highly experienced at strategically combining content with commerce, across diverse cultures, ethnicities, behaviors, languages, devices, time and locations, using digital media technologies. He is currently the Global Head of Digital Sales for the International Cricket Council as well as a Founding Partner of Picture Board Pte Ltd.
With over 15 years of digital experience, Unmish has a deep understanding of the production, distribution and licensing of sport and news content genres, having worked for large organizations such as News Corp, Fox Sports Asia and ESPN STAR Sports to name a few.
Unmish is active in the startup & incubation space in Singapore & India via Picture Board, his private vehicle that advises & invests founders and principal investors in early stage businesses.
A thought leader in his space, Unmish also regularly presents and speaks at conferences on a wide variety of topics.
Michael Nishi
COO & Partner, Chicago Event Management
Marko Vasic
Running Unit Director, European Athtletics
Sam Middlehurst
CEO, admiral.digital
Raymond Perin
Global Sales Director, Active Sports
Raj Sambwani
APAC Lead, GSIC powered by Microsoft
Chris Robb
Founder & CEO, Mass Participation Asia
Giorgio Rossi
International Business Dev't Rep., LaLiga
Mr. Prayut Chanocha
Prime Minister, The Kingdom of Thailand
Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn
Minister, Tourism & Sports, Thailand
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn
Governor, The Tourism Authoriity of Thailand
Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee
Governor, The Sports Authority Of Thailand
Cade Netscher
Founder and CEO, Neurun
Sabrina de Nadai
Key Account & Sales Manager, UTMB Asia
Jakob Larsen
Director of Competitions & EventsDirector of Competitions & Events, World Athletics
Janet Ng
President, ITRA
Tom Williams
COO, Parkrun Global
Prof. Jeroen Scheerder
Head Policy in Sports & Physical Activity, Ku Leuven
Christine Bowen
COO, Running USA
Aigars Nords
Head of LOC, World Athletics Road Running Championships Riga 23
Nevena Vukašinović
Partnerships & Communications Specialist, Green Sports Hub Europe, BCW, AFAv
David Cundy
VP & Technical Director, AIMS
Norrie Williamson
Technical Delegate, Measurer & Consultant, World Athletics
Prof. Vassil Girginov
Prof of Sport Mgt. & Dev't / President, European Association of Sport Mgt.
Kathrin Widu
Executive Director, Vienna City Marathon
Dawna Stone
CEO, Abbott World Marathon Majors
Brett Clothier
Head, Athletics Integrity Unit
Lehlohonolo Makaja
CEO & Founder, Dreambib
Pierre Duvelleroy
Founder, njuko
Mark Hurst
Competition Bidding Manager, World Athletics
Andrea Trabuio
Director General, MG Sport
Claudio Zappetti
Sales Director, Pica Group
Jaclyn Levi
Chief Strategy Officer, Haku
Arif Çetin
Chief, Event Management, NKolay Istanbul Marathon
Niels Schut
Founder and CEO, Sportunity
Sebastian Coe
President, World Athletics
Stefan Gent
Vice President, MarathonFoto
Jens Jakob Andersen
Founder, Runrepeat
Asahi Takano
Partner & Head of APAC, Portas Consulting
Sotiris Kyranakos
CEO, Athens Marathon. The Authentic
Rolly Kayumba
Race Director, Congo River Marathon
Wayne Larden
Event Director, Blackmores Sydney Marathon
Roy Teo
Chief, Industry Development, Technology & Innovation Group Sport Singapore
Stuart Snowden
Managing Director, IPSEM Squared
Jim Harrison
Founder, xG Studios
Alessio Punzi
Head of Road Running & Mass Participation, World Athletics
Viola Lough
Consultant: Social Return on Investment (SROI) Expert, Portas Consulting
Vinod Kashyap
Founder, Neanu
Carol Cunningham
Global Volunteering Lead, parkrun Global
Fiona Berwick
General Manager of Global Marketing Communications, Asics Corporation
Joe Pace
Director, Web3 and Digital Products, ASICS Corporation
Caroline Darcy
Founder, Milka Marketing
Salvador Garcia Zalduegui
CEO, iRewind
Tony Bonney
Managing Director & Head of Strategy, Grow On Purpose
Jason Gewirtz
Editor & Publisher, Sports Travel Magazine
Chiraag Paul
Founder & CEO. Proem
PROGRAMME
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Innovation Spotlight
Technology and innovation are sure to be critical as the Mass Participation industry struggles to evolve its broken business model.
Join us to learn about a range of innovations from virtual medals and trophies in the Metaverse, to race photography and videos, course visualisation, the registration and participant journey, live tracking and the power of event travel.
Each innovator will get 12 minutes on stage in a “Shark Tank” style format albeit hosted by the friendliest of sharks, Raj Sambwani, APAC Lead, GSIC powered by Microsoft.
Our MPW Innovation Spotlight Lineup includes:
Jaclyn Levi, Chief Strategy Officer, Haku; Salvador Garcia Zalduegui, Partner & Head of Operations, iRewind; Stefan Gent, Vice President, MarathonFoto; Cade Netscher, Founder and CEO, Neurun; Lehlohonolo Makaja, CEO & Founder, Dreambib; Vinod Kashyapniels, Co-Founder, Naenu; Niels Schut, Founder & CEO, Sportunity, TracX; and, Jim Harrison, Co-Founder, xG.
ACCOMMODATIONS
OFFICIAL HOTEL
NOVOTEL SIAM SQUARE
(For Discounted Delegate Packages use code: MPW22WAGRC limited availability, don’t miss out)
Book your accommodation here.
Your arrival in Bangkok
Click here for more details of how to get from both of Bangkok’s airports to either the official conference hotel, Novotel, Siam Square or the city in general.
BUY A TICKET FOR GOOD
Photo credits: Stephen Chee
Clearly the Mass Participation industry and charities are “joined at the hip” in many parts of the world and the impact of COVID has been devastating for both sectors. The result is that many people in need who are usually supported by charities are suffering.
In addition, at a time when the impact of climate change and the future of the planet is so crucial there are a vast array of climate-related causes that need support.
Since our inception, back in 2015, MPW has supported B1G1, an incredible global business giving movement on a mission to create a world full of giving. We have contributed a portion of delegate registration fees to support the likes of projects that provide clean water to rural villages in Cambodia and Ethiopia, provide education to children in the Philippines and plant trees in Indonesia.
This year we will again be supporting a number of initiatives by contributing a portion of each registration fee to B1G1 projects. In addition, you can choose to make your own donation at checkout or you can buy a “Ticket for Good” by clicking on the button below which will take you to the B1G1 site. B1G1 makes it incredibly easy to select and contribute an amount that matches your budget to a cause that resonates with you. Powerful impact can be created from as little as a few cents.
We hope you will take a few minutes to make an impact.